Donald Trump's mystery bruise sets social media buzzing | A look at what we know

After Donald Trump, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, pictures of the black and blue bruise on his hand went viral. ...read more

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The greeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump during their Monday meeting in the Oval Office caught the public's attention when a few photos taken there revealed a large bruise on Trump's right hand. Social media was soon ablaze with rumors.(X/@AP)

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When Trump and Macron sat in front of reporters and gave each other a long, awkward handshake, the bruise - which was disguised with makeup - was noticed. X users offered their own hypotheses on the potential source of the bruise after a close-up of Trump's hand showed discoloration.(AP/X)

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The White House attempted to quell rumors about President Donald Trump's unexplained bruise on Tuesday by claiming that the black-and-blue mark on the back of his dominant hand was caused by continuous handshaking.In pic: President Donald Trump shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House.(AP)

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President Trump shakes hands with more Americans every day than any other president in history. "He demonstrates his unshakable dedication every single day," the White House said in a statement.In pic: US President Donald Trump, left, and Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, shake hands during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).(Bloomberg)

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In a prior interview with Time magazine for their 2024 Person of the Year edition, Trump reiterated a similar statement, claiming that a bruise on his right hand was caused by "shaking hands with thousands of people".In pic: US President Donald Trump (left) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands before attending a joint press conference.(AFP)

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On February 24, when Trump had three intense handshake meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, the bruise was particularly noticeable.In pic: US President Donald Trump (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron.(REUTERS)